Special Announcement: Change in Governance
Posted 16 November 2012
We announced today that Mr Drake is retiring as Principal at the end of this term, with Mrs Hall being appointed Principal from the beginning of the year. Mr Drake will become Chairman of our new Board of Governors.
Posted 16 November 2012
We announced today that Mr Drake is retiring as Principal at the end of this term, with Mrs Hall being appointed Principal from the beginning of the year. Mr Drake will become Chairman of our new Board of Governors.
Term 4 2012
Posted 04-10-2012
Term 4 Begins 8 October School begins again Monday 8 October after a 2 week break. (This is a week earlier than most state schools.)
Why are Carey College Terms different form state school terms? Our school year has always been based around 4 terms of 10 weeks each as an aid to effective teaching. When we started, most schools had only 3 terms a year, and they could be up to 16 weeks long. That is too long. 10 weeks works well and eventually state schools adopted a similar concept - with variations. In 2013 the state schools will have up to 12 weeks in Term 1, only 9 weeks in Term 3, and 10 weeks in each of Terms 2 & 4. Not only does that defy logic, if we were to conform it would mess with the way our curriculum is taught. We align our terms of 10 weeks as closely as possible with state school terms. In 2013 we start after some state schools and before others; Terms 1 & 2 end a week earlier than state schools, but Terms 3 & 4 end on the same week as state schools.
Carey College Science Fair 11 October Our annual Science fair is a feature of the school life, with a tradition of excellence in presentation of practical science investigations at local national and international levels. This year's projects have been integrated into the CREST Science Awards - projects will be on display from 7:00 pm with presentation of awards at 7:30 pm. Parents and friends are welcome to join students and staff for this special evening.
Cambridge International Examinations Begin 16 October This year over 50 different examinations are being sat for IGCSE, AS and A Levels. Candidates have their timetables. For most of our Year 11 - 13 students these are their final examinations for the year.
Labour Day Holiday 22 October
School Assembly 1 November We hold a school assembly on the first Thursday of each month (when it falls on a school day). At each assembly we present awards earned over the previous month, students present performance-items, and we look at an aspect of the year’s theme (in 2012 it is the wonder of God’s creation and providence). Parents are welcome.
Open Day 1 November This is our first Open Day - we are planning to have one each term. We welcome visits at any time from parents and children considering enrolling, but we are aware some parents and children find it easier to visit on a designated day. On our Open Days we will have someone available to talk to parents and children and show them around the school between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Cambridge Progression Tests begin 12 November. The Cambridge Year 6-9 Progression Tests are used selectively at the end of the school year to assess students' progress, strengths and needs, and to guide future teaching.
Solar Eclipse 14 November. Weather permitting, we should be able to observe a significant partial solar eclipse through the morning of Wednesday 14 November. Students will have training in using the special eye-protecting filters we have for sun observations, and their observations will be closely supervised. No one should look directly at the sun without certified protection, even when the eclipse is at its maximum. Such things as sun glasses are not safe for looking directly at the sun: permanent blindness can result from unsafe viewing.
Carey College Grade 11 -13 Bible Exam
Year 11 - 13 students who are sitting Cambridge exams have a special sitting of their Carey College Bible exam during the long CIE exam session. The date for this will be announced before the term starts.
Years 7 - 13 Carey College Exams begin 26 November End of Year examinations are one of the assessment tools we use to assess not only student progress but also the effectiveness of our teaching. Students in years 7 & 8 sit one hour examinations in each core subject, not only for assessment but to introduce them to examinations. Year 9 & 10 students sit 2 hour papers in each subject, while year 11 - 13 exams are normally of 3 hours each. Students are issued with timetables.
Independent Christian Schools Fellowship Principals Meet 4 December at Pacific Christian School. Carey College is a foundation member of this growing fellowship of Christian Schools that remain independent of the state system. Principals meet once a term to share insights and information, and to encourage faithfulness in our challenging ministries. We also hold a conference once a year to encourage schools and teachers to continue to develop biblical teaching.
Assembly 6 December
Secondary Classes End 7 December This is the end of the academic year for years 9 - 13, but students are required to attend the Final Assembly the following week. Year 9-13 students leave school at mid-day.
Final Assembly 13 December This is our main event for the year. Parents and friends are welcome to join us (students, including secondary students whose courses have finished for the year, are required to attend.) The Assembly includes presentations by students and awards to students for achievement during the year. The Final Assembly begins at 7:00 pm at Te Tuhi - The Mark, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. [find it on Google Maps]
International Student 2013 Tuition and Welfare Fees 14 December
International student fees for 2013 must be paid by 14 December 2012 to qualify for their discount and to allow for visa applications to be processed efficiently before the school year begins.
School Reports Issued End of Year Reports for Years 9 - 13 are issued at the Final Assembly. Reports for Years 1 - 8 are issued at school the following day. (Reports cannot be issued before those dates.)
School Closes 14 December School closes for the year at mid-day for the summer holidays.
(School closes at 2:00 pm at the end of Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3. At the end of Term 4 school closes at mid-day.)
The first day of school for 2013 is Monday 4 February, with Term 1 ending Friday 12 April.
Posted 04-10-2012
Term 4 Begins 8 October School begins again Monday 8 October after a 2 week break. (This is a week earlier than most state schools.)
Why are Carey College Terms different form state school terms? Our school year has always been based around 4 terms of 10 weeks each as an aid to effective teaching. When we started, most schools had only 3 terms a year, and they could be up to 16 weeks long. That is too long. 10 weeks works well and eventually state schools adopted a similar concept - with variations. In 2013 the state schools will have up to 12 weeks in Term 1, only 9 weeks in Term 3, and 10 weeks in each of Terms 2 & 4. Not only does that defy logic, if we were to conform it would mess with the way our curriculum is taught. We align our terms of 10 weeks as closely as possible with state school terms. In 2013 we start after some state schools and before others; Terms 1 & 2 end a week earlier than state schools, but Terms 3 & 4 end on the same week as state schools.
Carey College Science Fair 11 October Our annual Science fair is a feature of the school life, with a tradition of excellence in presentation of practical science investigations at local national and international levels. This year's projects have been integrated into the CREST Science Awards - projects will be on display from 7:00 pm with presentation of awards at 7:30 pm. Parents and friends are welcome to join students and staff for this special evening.
Cambridge International Examinations Begin 16 October This year over 50 different examinations are being sat for IGCSE, AS and A Levels. Candidates have their timetables. For most of our Year 11 - 13 students these are their final examinations for the year.
Labour Day Holiday 22 October
School Assembly 1 November We hold a school assembly on the first Thursday of each month (when it falls on a school day). At each assembly we present awards earned over the previous month, students present performance-items, and we look at an aspect of the year’s theme (in 2012 it is the wonder of God’s creation and providence). Parents are welcome.
Open Day 1 November This is our first Open Day - we are planning to have one each term. We welcome visits at any time from parents and children considering enrolling, but we are aware some parents and children find it easier to visit on a designated day. On our Open Days we will have someone available to talk to parents and children and show them around the school between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Cambridge Progression Tests begin 12 November. The Cambridge Year 6-9 Progression Tests are used selectively at the end of the school year to assess students' progress, strengths and needs, and to guide future teaching.
Solar Eclipse 14 November. Weather permitting, we should be able to observe a significant partial solar eclipse through the morning of Wednesday 14 November. Students will have training in using the special eye-protecting filters we have for sun observations, and their observations will be closely supervised. No one should look directly at the sun without certified protection, even when the eclipse is at its maximum. Such things as sun glasses are not safe for looking directly at the sun: permanent blindness can result from unsafe viewing.
Carey College Grade 11 -13 Bible Exam
Year 11 - 13 students who are sitting Cambridge exams have a special sitting of their Carey College Bible exam during the long CIE exam session. The date for this will be announced before the term starts.
Years 7 - 13 Carey College Exams begin 26 November End of Year examinations are one of the assessment tools we use to assess not only student progress but also the effectiveness of our teaching. Students in years 7 & 8 sit one hour examinations in each core subject, not only for assessment but to introduce them to examinations. Year 9 & 10 students sit 2 hour papers in each subject, while year 11 - 13 exams are normally of 3 hours each. Students are issued with timetables.
Independent Christian Schools Fellowship Principals Meet 4 December at Pacific Christian School. Carey College is a foundation member of this growing fellowship of Christian Schools that remain independent of the state system. Principals meet once a term to share insights and information, and to encourage faithfulness in our challenging ministries. We also hold a conference once a year to encourage schools and teachers to continue to develop biblical teaching.
Assembly 6 December
Secondary Classes End 7 December This is the end of the academic year for years 9 - 13, but students are required to attend the Final Assembly the following week. Year 9-13 students leave school at mid-day.
Final Assembly 13 December This is our main event for the year. Parents and friends are welcome to join us (students, including secondary students whose courses have finished for the year, are required to attend.) The Assembly includes presentations by students and awards to students for achievement during the year. The Final Assembly begins at 7:00 pm at Te Tuhi - The Mark, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. [find it on Google Maps]
International Student 2013 Tuition and Welfare Fees 14 December
International student fees for 2013 must be paid by 14 December 2012 to qualify for their discount and to allow for visa applications to be processed efficiently before the school year begins.
School Reports Issued End of Year Reports for Years 9 - 13 are issued at the Final Assembly. Reports for Years 1 - 8 are issued at school the following day. (Reports cannot be issued before those dates.)
School Closes 14 December School closes for the year at mid-day for the summer holidays.
(School closes at 2:00 pm at the end of Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3. At the end of Term 4 school closes at mid-day.)
The first day of school for 2013 is Monday 4 February, with Term 1 ending Friday 12 April.
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Term 4 2012
October
8 Term 4 Starts
11 Carey College Science Fair
16 Cambridge Exams Begin
22 Labour Day Holiday
November
1 Assembly
1 Open Day
12 Cambridge Progression Tests
14 Solar Eclipse
26 Y7-13 Carey College Exams
December
4 ICSF Principals Meet
6 Assembly
7 Secondary Classes End
13 Final Assembly
14 School Closes for the year
October
8 Term 4 Starts
11 Carey College Science Fair
16 Cambridge Exams Begin
22 Labour Day Holiday
November
1 Assembly
1 Open Day
12 Cambridge Progression Tests
14 Solar Eclipse
26 Y7-13 Carey College Exams
December
4 ICSF Principals Meet
6 Assembly
7 Secondary Classes End
13 Final Assembly
14 School Closes for the year
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